UConn vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds, Picks - NCAA Tournament Second Round

Updated Mar. 24, 2024 8:27 p.m. ET

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The No. 1 seed UConn Huskies (32-3) take on the No. 9 seed Northwestern Wildcats (22-11) with a Sweet 16 berth in the East Region of the bracket up for grabs on Sunday at Barclays Center.

The Huskies take the court as double-digit favorites against the Wildcats. The Huskies are favored by 13.5 points. The point total for the game is set at 136.5.

Keep scrolling to get the details ahead of wagering on the UConn-Northwestern clash.

UConn vs. Northwestern Game Information & Odds

When: Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:45 PM ET
Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
How to Watch on TV: truTV
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Huskies vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Huskies	-13.5	-108	-112	136.5	-110	-110	-1200	+750

UConn vs. Northwestern Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (+13.5)
Pick OU: Over (136.5)
Prediction: UConn 77, Northwestern 68

Learn more about the UConn Huskies vs. the Northwestern Wildcats game on FOX Sports!

UConn vs. Northwestern Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Huskies 75, Wildcats 62.
The Huskies have a 92.3% chance to collect the win in this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats sit with an 11.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

UConn has put together a 23-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
Northwestern is 18-14-1 ATS this year.
UConn has an ATS record of 9-5 when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites this season.
Northwestern has won its only game this year when playing as at least 13.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

The Huskies and their opponent have broken the 136.5-point mark 24 times this year.
Wildcats games have had over 136.5 points 21 times this season.
The Huskies and Wildcats average 155.5 points per game combined, which is 19 more than the over/under for this matchup.

Key Moneyline Facts

UConn has been the moneyline favorite 26 times this season. They've gone 24-2 in those games.
Northwestern has entered the game as underdogs 12 times this season and won seven, or 58.3%, of those games.
UConn has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1200 or shorter.
Northwestern has a record of 3-3 when it is set as the underdog by +750 or more by bookmakers this season.

UConn vs. Northwestern: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	UConn	Northwestern
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	81.7 (21)	73.8 (168)
Points Allowed (Rank)	64.1 (13)	68.9 (86)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.2 (52)	7.3 (290)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.8 (51)	8.3 (91)
Assists (Rank)	18.6 (3)	15.8 (38)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.1 (19)	8.2 (6)

UConn 2023-24 Key Players

Huskies Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Tristen Newton	35	15.1	6.9	6.1	1	0.3	1.8
Cam Spencer	35	14.5	4.5	3.6	1.4	0.2	2.6
Alex Karaban	34	13.9	4.9	1.4	0.9	0.8	2.2
Donovan Clingan	30	12.7	7.2	1.6	0.5	2.2	0.1
Stephon Castle	29	10.9	4.5	3	0.9	0.6	0.6

Northwestern 2023-24 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Boo Buie	33	19.3	3.4	5	1.4	0.1	2.7
Brooks Barnhizer	33	14.5	7.5	2.7	1.8	0.8	1.2
Ryan Langborg	31	12.7	3.1	2.6	1.3	0.2	2.2
Ty Berry	23	11.6	3.9	1.4	1.4	0	2.4
Nick Martinelli	33	8.8	4.2	1.1	0.5	0.2	0.4